1739
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Immaculate Conception with God the Father and Angels is a 1739 chalk by Francesco Mancini, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a dramatic scene of a robed figure floating above a draped person on the ground. The top figure has wavy hair and outstretched arms, while the lower figure lies with legs bent and hands folded. The lines are loose and sketchy, with heavy shading to create depth. The drawing uses only black and white chalks on textured paper, giving it a rough, unfinished look. The swirling drapery and dynamic poses suggest movement and energy. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style used drama and movement in art.
Francesco Mancini (1830–1905) was an artist, born in Naples.
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